David Holmes
Personal Info
Know For
Crew
Gender
Male
Birthday
1981-01-01 (44 years old)
Place of Birth
UK
Also known As
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David Holmes
Biography
David Holmes (born January 1, 1981) is a British podcast host and former stunt performer. He is best known for being Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the first six Harry Potter movies. In January 2009, while test filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Holmes injured his spine in an accident during one of the stunts. He was left paralysed and now uses a wheelchair. A documentary film, 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived,' surrounding the incident was released in 2023. After becoming disabled, he took up automobile racing, driving a car with hand controls which he could operate. With two friends – also paralysed – Holmes started Rip...
Acting
2001
as Slytherin Beater
2023
2000
as Student (uncredited)
2018
as Self
2002
as Slyth Beater No 1
Production
2010
as Stunt Double
2008
as Stunts
2002
as Stunt Double
2023
as Executive Producer
2004
as Stunt Double
2005
as Stunt Double
2009
as Stunt Double
2011
as Stunt Double
2010
as Stunt Double
2005
as Stunts
2007
as Stunt Double
2007
as Stunts
2007
as Stunts
2007
as Stunts
2008
as Utility Stunts
1998
as Stunts
2001
as Stunt Double
2007
as Stunt Double
2008
as Stunts
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